Cardiac Electrophysiology Technologist
Washington, District of Columbia
Medstar Washington Hospital Center

Job Opportunity: Electrophysiology Tech

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Shift Options:

  • 3 shifts of 12 hours (Day)
  • 4 shifts of 10 hours (Day)
• Shift Hours: 07:00 - 19:30 or 07:00 - 17:30 with 2 days of late case coverage per week
• On Call/Weekend Requirement: None
• Floating Requirement: None
• Average Daily Caseload: 18 cases

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1 year of Electrophysiology Technician experience within the last year
• Experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Experience with Cerner electronic health record system
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• CCI certification

Special Procedures / Unit Details

• Cardiac Electrophysiology studies
• Head-Up-Tilt test
• Cardioversion
• Internal Loop Recorder placement
• Atrial flutter/fibrillation ablations
• Supraventricular and ventricular tachycardia ablations
• Device implants (e.g., Pacemaker, Defibrillator, Watchman, Aveir)
• Device explants and lead extractions

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• CCI RCES or RCIS certification

Preferred Certifications:

• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
• Fluoroscopy permit

Required Licenses

• Must hold a valid license appropriate for the Electrophysiology Tech discipline in the state of District of Columbia

Additional Requirements

• Flu vaccine required during flu season (September through March)
• Criminal background check within 90 days of start, including multi-state and federal searches
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, with annual TB questionnaire
• Annual physical exam confirming ability to perform job duties without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• N95 fit test within 9 months of start and updated annually (may be completed onsite)
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start
• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least two years of experience within the last three years
• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps

Prior Travel Experience

• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers with EP Lab experience are accepted

Facility & Work Environment

• Short Term Acute Care, Teaching Hospital
• Top 50 heart and vascular centers nationally
• Charting systems: Cerner, GE Cardiolab
• Medication dispensing: Pyxis
• Scrubs provided

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a high-volume, advanced cardiac electrophysiology lab with a variety of complex procedures and state-of-the-art equipment.